Braley Dam is an earth dam located in Augusta County, Virginia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Braley Dam
The primary purpose of Braley Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Johnsons Draft.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Johnsons Draft |
| Coordinates | 38.28750, -79.30222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 617 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA015017 |
| Federal ID | VA015017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |